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Betty Skelton And Her Lasting Legacy With The Corvette

In 1956, the sands of Daytona Beach served as a fast first public outing for the Chevrolet Corvette to demonstrate its new personality as a true performance machine. Joining Corvette icon Zora Arkus-Duntov and John Finch was an accomplished lady who had already soared to championship titles. Betty Skelton’s speed run at Daytona in a 1956 Corvette cemented herself as a pioneering figure behind the sports car.

C8: Carrying the spirit of the original Corvette

It's clear that the Corvette of today is a different machine compared to its 1953 debut. But does the C8 carry the legacy of the original Corvette, almost 70 years later?

Remember that awesome Corvette from Fast Five?

In a series so dense with high-velocity vehicles and show‑stopping set pieces, the Corvette seen in the opening of the fifth Fast and Furious film stands out from the pack.

Let's take a closer look at this iconic 'vette from this part of action movie history.

The biggest stars, and their Corvettes

Corvette is undoubtedly one of the most popular brands of sports cars on the market, and has been for nearly 70 years. So, it only makes sense that the most popular people in the world would be paired with these legendary vehicles.

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